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It's Your Business, We're Just Painting It.

Brad Stoner - Tuesday, July 17, 2012

At some point the paint on your commercial building will fade. It's going to look unpleasant and it will affect the business image of the property owner, tenant, or both.

You can lose out on business by not paying attention to what your building is saying about your business. "You never get a second chance to make a first impression." That's the number one reason it is a good idea to repaint the exterior of your commercial building if it is starting to look run-down. Listed here is a simple step-by step guide to follow that will help you avoid the pitfalls of hiring a commercial painting contractor.

1. Hire a licensed painting contractor in San Diego. This is probably the most important step and it should be treated as such. Always use licensed contractors. You don't want to subject yourself or your company to the potential risks of hiring an unlicensed contractor. Research every contractor and ensure that they completely understand the scope of your project and they will meet your deadlines. Interview them carefully and get all of your questions answered upfront. You can request to view their insurance policy and references. If your contractor is trustworthy, he'll have no problem in sharing additional information about their business.

2. Get an estimate. A professional contractor can inspect your commercial building and give you a bid. It's probable that they may have some recommendations and you may want to tune in to their advice.

Painting jobs differ in size and scope making it nearly impossible to give you an estimate over the phone.

You need to have them come out to the building in order to give you an accurate estimate. It's a good idea to get a few estimates in order to get a good range of what you will be expected to pay.

3. Paint type. Once you've decided on a contractor and the painting method, it is a good idea to discuss the paint type. There are several paint types and you should make sure that the contractor you higher only use the highest quality paint, if you want the paint job to last more than a year.

4. Paint color. Finally, the most exciting step of the painting process. Go with a color that emphasizes the qualities of your respective company. The color will not just represent you, it also represents your employees so must take that into cosideration as well. Ask your contractor about it too. He might be able to assist you in selecting the best color. A fresh coat of paint with a good color scheme will certainly improve your business image. A good paint job promotes professionalism and trustworthiness. It is possible to outclass your competition with a fresh coat of paint.

There are several paint contractors in San Diego that will do a good job. Of course, Brad Stoner Painting would be an excellent choice. Research the companies you are thinking about hiring and remember price isn't everything. Value is. It is crucial that you end up picking a trustworthy contractor with excellent customer service that will be able to provide the quality services you are interested in and at a price you can afford.

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